FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  The Methodist men's lacrosse team dropped a game to Otterbein University on Tuesday, falling to the Cardinals 11-2. The Monarch offense was largely held at bay and was unable to keep up with the Cardinals. 

THE ESSENTIALS 

Final score: Otterbein def. Methodist, 11-2 

Records: Methodist 2-4, Otterbein 1-3 

Location: Monarch Stadium; Fayetteville, North Carolina 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• It was all Otterbein in the first quarter as the Cardinals scored four unanswered goals. Methodist recorded just one shot on goal during the period compared to Otterbein's nine. The Monarchs also amassed nine first-quarter turnovers.  

• The Cardinals didn't let up, scoring the first two goals of the second quarter to extend their lead to 6-0 before Ryan Kavounis got the Monarchs on the board with less than seven minutes remaining in the half. Otterbein found the back of the net once more before the end of the period, taking a 7-1 lead into halftime. 

• The Monarchs held the Cardinals to just four shots on goal in the third quarter, allowing them to add just one goal to their total. Methodist also recorded 11 ground balls in the third period while Otterbein tallied just six. 

• RJ Breeden picked up Methodist's second goal of the contest with fellow freshman Jacob Burnette assisting on the score. The Cardinals went on to score three more goals before the conclusion of the match to beat the Monarchs by nine.  

FAST FACTS 

• The Cardinals put 29 shots on goal while the Monarchs recorded 11.  

• Methodist turned the ball over significantly more, losing possession 27 times compared the Otterbein's 18 turnovers.  

UP NEXT 

The Monarchs are back at home on Saturday for their first USA South match of the season as they take on William Peace University at 1 p.m.